Activity in Funchal
Funchal–Monte cable car (Teleférico do Funchal)
The quickest way from the old town up to Monte: €16 one way, €22 return, under-7s free, daily 8:45–17:45
- Address
- Rua Dom Carlos I, Zona Velha, Funchal (lower station); Largo das Babosas 8, Monte (upper)
- Hours
- Daily 8:45–17:45, closed 25 Dec (operator)
- Price level
- €€
Great with kids
Ages 0–6 free, 7–14 half price (operator). No step-free claim checked.
The notes
What the sources say (research)
- One way €16, return €22; ages 0–6 free, 7–14 half price; e-tickets valid 60 days after purchase. [madeiracablecar.com, 9 Oct 2026]
- Daily 8:45–17:45 except Christmas Day. Lower station Rua Dom Carlos I in the old town; upper station Largo das Babosas 8, Monte. [madeiracablecar.com, 9 Oct 2026]
- Cheaper way back down: town buses 20, 21 and 22 at €2.05 on board, or the toboggan to Livramento. [Horários do Funchal 2026 tariff; carreirosdomonte.com]
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